Peacocks on parade

Nathan Urbach, Admin Director, Metropolitan Opera. Nathan is wearing a Theory coat, J. Crew pants and sweater, Brooks Brothers bow tie, Woolworth vest and See Eyewear glasses. Even with no dress code in his office, Nathan is still donning a bow tie. He describes his style as ‘modern gentleman’

Jacob Arabo, owner and founder of Jacob & Company. Jacob is wearing a Tom Ford suit, a custom made shirt in Loro Piana fabric, Brioni shoes and Jacob & Company watch and cufflinks. Although Jacob says that right now he wears a lot of Tom Ford sports jackets and suits as well as Lanvin shoes or sneakers

Timothy Pope, consultant. Timothy is wearing a custom made shirt by his French shirt maker, a custom made jacket by his tailor and trousers from Bergdorf Goodman. Timothy adds that this is a casual dress day for him as he has no client appointments

Julian Niccolini, co-owner of Four Seasons Restaurant. Julian is wearing all Thom Browne aside from his suspenders (Gallo, from Venice), Rolex watch from 1962 that he purchased ten years ago and cufflinks that were a birthday gift from Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. He likes the style of the suits with their 1920s/1930s Italian style of tailoring, shorter than expected pants and tighter fitting suit jackets. Even his shoes are Thom Browne, which he says he owns in many different colours and are extremely comfortable

Eyal Tessler, owner and event planner at In Any Event. Eyal is wearing a So Purificacion Garcia suit, Zara tie, Breitling watch, Sylvano Sassetti shoes and glasses he purchased on the street. Eyal describes his professional style as business with a twist. Notice the horizontal corduroy pattern on his suit, something one doesn’t see very often. Eyal believes that style is all about the details, which is the same thing he brings to the table when planning events

Rob Kramer, CEO and co-founder of HipSwap.com, a visual marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally on mobile and the web. Rob is wearing all J.Crew with Prada shoes. He describes his style as upscale casual, leaning toward more formal when meeting with executives from big corporations like American Express, and more relaxed when meeting with celebrities, influential tastemakers and fashion editors. Ever since founding HipSwap, which is focused on fashion and home goods, he has become fascinated by peoples’ obsession with the industry and their view of fashion as a form of wearable art